The Teatro Nuovo is the second opera house in Verona and Veneto, as well as one of Italy’s main theaters. Currently, it is used more for plays than for musical performances or conferences. Located in the historic city center, the Teatro Nuovo is just a short walk from Piazza delle Erbe, Via Mazzini, and Piazza dei Signori. Adjacent to Juliet's House, it has direct access to the courtyard housing the famous statue of Juliet through the Foyer Hall and the Lovers’ Terrace. The Teatro Nuovo became the home of Verona’s Teatro Stabile, recognized in 2005 by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities.